Pokémon Card Codex

Pokémon Card Codex

Twenty-five years of card history, set evolution, a full card library and secondary-market reference prices. 174 sets · 20,479 cards.

Data updated 2026-07-30 · HKD rate 7.79

Generations

  1. 1996–1999 Base

    Started with the Japanese Expansion Pack; the English Base Set swept North America
  2. 2000 Gym

    Gym Heroes / Challenge introduced Gym Leaders' Pokémon
  3. 2000–2001 Neo

    The Gold & Silver era, adding Generation II Pokémon
  4. 2001–2003 e-Card

    Barcodes along the card edge could be scanned by the e-Reader
  5. 2003–2007 EX

    Pokémon-ex arrived, bringing a powerful new evolution mechanic
  6. 2007–2009 Diamond & Pearl

    Generation IV, introducing Lv.X cards
  7. 2009–2010 Platinum

    The transitional Platinum series
  8. 2010 HeartGold & SoulSilver

    The Generation II remakes, with the Prime rarity
  9. 2011–2013 Black & White

    Generation V, set in the Unova region
  10. 2014–2016 XY

    Generation VI, with M-EX and BREAK cards
  11. 2017–2019 Sun & Moon

    Generation VII, with GX attacks and Tag Team cards
  12. 2019–2023 Sword & Shield

    Generation VIII, with V / VMAX / VSTAR
  13. 2023– Scarlet & Violet

    Generation IX: ex returns, alongside SAR alternate art

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Top 12 Most Valuable Pokémon Cards

Auction sale prices (USD) · curated list
Pikachu Illustrator (PSA 10) #1 1998
Pikachu Illustrator (PSA 10)
~$16,492,000 ≈ HK$128,472,680

Awarded to winners of the CoroCoro Comic illustration contest; features Pikachu holding a paintbrush.

Pokémon Snap Contest No. 1 Trainer Pikachu #2 1997
Pokémon Snap Contest No. 1 Trainer Pikachu
~$3,000,000 ≈ HK$23,370,000

Ultra-rare prize card from the N64 photo contest.

1st Edition Shadowless Base Set Charizard (PSA 10) #3 1999
1st Edition Shadowless Base Set Charizard (PSA 10)
~$954,800 ≈ HK$7,437,892

The ultimate holy grail for vintage English TCG collectors.

Kangaskhan Family Event Trophy Card (PSA 10) #4 1998
Kangaskhan Family Event Trophy Card (PSA 10)
~$381,000 ≈ HK$2,967,990

Awarded to parent-child tournament winners in Japan.

Topsun Blue-Back Charizard (No Number, PSA 10) #5 1995
Topsun Blue-Back Charizard (No Number, PSA 10)
~$329,000 ≈ HK$2,562,910

Pre-dates the official trading card game release.

Wizards of the Coast Blastoise Presentation Galaxy Star Holo #6 1998
Wizards of the Coast Blastoise Presentation Galaxy Star Holo
~$360,000 ≈ HK$2,804,400

One of only two known prototype test prints.

Neo Genesis 1st Edition Lugia (PSA 10) #7 2000
Neo Genesis 1st Edition Lugia (PSA 10)
~$144,000 ≈ HK$1,121,760

The iconic chase card from the Neo era.

EX Dragon Frontiers Gold Star Charizard (PSA 10) #8 2006
EX Dragon Frontiers Gold Star Charizard (PSA 10)
~$60,000 ≈ HK$467,400

Exceptionally rare shiny artwork variant from the mid-2000s.

EX Deoxys Gold Star Rayquaza (PSA 10) #9 2005
EX Deoxys Gold Star Rayquaza (PSA 10)
~$50,000–$60,000

Highly sought-after alternative-art shiny legendary.

Crystal Charizard Skyridge (PSA 10) #10 2002
Crystal Charizard Skyridge (PSA 10)
~$40,800 ≈ HK$317,832

The premier "Crystal Type" card from the final Wizards of the Coast set.

Umbreon Gold Star POP Series 5 (PSA 10) #11 2007
Umbreon Gold Star POP Series 5 (PSA 10)
~$48,500 ≈ HK$377,815

Extremely difficult promotional reward card with a tiny population.

Tropical Mega Battle No. 1 Trainer (PSA 10) #12 2000
Tropical Mega Battle No. 1 Trainer (PSA 10)
~$50,000+

Handed out to elite competitors at the Hawaiian invitational tournament.

Note: these are auction or private-sale prices, mostly non-retail trophy cards or graded first editions. They are not comparable to the TCGplayer market references used elsewhere on this site.